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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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